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Earlier this decade, Kyle Pitts looked like a candidate to be the player who dragged the tight end market past $20MM per year. With Trey McBride and George Kittle not getting there with their respective extensions this offseason, a 2023 or ’24 draftee likely becomes the lead candidate. Pitts has

Nobody has more receptions or receiving yards in Washington Commanders history than three-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Art Monk. Now, no Commander will ever wear his No. 81 on their jersey ever again. The Commanders announced they’ll be retiring Monk’s 81 in a ceremony on Nov 2

Failing to develop a reliable Terry McLaurin sidekick for the first six years of the standout wide receiver’s career, the Commanders took on Deebo Samuel‘s salary in their most notable attempt to resolve the issue. As Samuel readies for training camp, Washington appears unlikely — based on how things are

The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up one of the cornerstones of their offensive line, solidifying their right guard for the foreseeable future. ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that Kansas City and Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith reached an agreement on a four-year, $94 million contract that includes $70

Von Miller‘s Hall of Fame career is on pause after 14 seasons. The Bills moved on from his six-year contract after paying out the deal’s guarantees, swapping out the aging edge rusher for Joey Bosa. Miller has indicated he wants to play a 15th season, but he has remained in

One day after extending star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, the Jets are signing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to a four-year, $120.4M contract extension, per Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Gardner himself announced on social media that an agreement had been reached. His deal has the same structure as Wilson’s extension,

The Chiefs are finalizing a four-year extension with franchise-tagged right guard Trey Smith, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal is worth $94M with $70M in guaranteed money, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, keeping Smith as the highest-paid guard in league history. His $23.5M APY is slightly more than his

One day after extending star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, the Jets are signing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to a four-year, $120.4MM contract extension, per Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Gardner himself announced on social media that an agreement had been reached. His deal has the same structure

The Los Angeles Chargers officially unveiled new alternate uniforms, continuing the trend of the team having some of the best threads in the NFL.  The fresh designs include a sleek, dark navy uniform and a vibrant all-yellow edition, both of which are modern takes that nod to the team’s storied

July 15th, 2025 at 12:45pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Chiefs are finalizing a four-year extension with franchise-tagged right guard Trey Smith, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal is worth $92MM with $70MM in guaranteed money, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Nate Taylor. Though the $23MM APY is

Zac Jackson of The Athletic noted in June during the Cleveland Browns’ mandatory minicamp that quarterback Kenny Pickett was “unremarkable” during practices open to media members.  Thus, outsiders understandably were surprised when a subsequent report indicated that some people within the Browns “want” Pickett to win the competition for the

T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals are two star pass-rushers looking to land lucrative contract extensions before their clubs open training camp later this month. During Tuesday’s edition of the ESPN “Unsportsmanlike” program, NFL insider Adam Schefter explained how the Watt and Hendrickson

Playing for a high-profile franchise in the New York Giants could put even more pressure on beleaguered quarterback Russell Wilson. It could also give Wilson another opportunity to redeem himself. Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony told him to embrace that. “Me and Carmelo we’re talking about this,” Wilson

The wait continues around the NFL for several high-profile edge rush contract situations to be sorted out. In the case of T.J. Watt and the Steelers, it remains to be seen if an extension agreement can be reached before Week 1. Watt has drawn trade interest from suitors, but even though the

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was named the NFL’s regular-season Most Valuable Player for the first time in his career in 2024. However, he also fell to 0-4 against the Kansas City Chiefs in postseason play, suffering a 32-29 defeat at Arrowhead Stadium in the AFC Championship Game. During a recent

Baltimore Ravens star tight end Mark Andrews became the subject of trade rumors this past winter, in part because he, Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar are all on track to become free agents in March 2026. Andrews remained with the Ravens and should report for the start of training camp on July 22. For a piece

July 15th, 2025 at 9:00am CST by Adam La Rose Here is a roundup of PFR’s latest originals: Recapping Panthers’ Offseason: The 2025 Offseason in Review series rolls on. Sam Robinson broke down the Panthers‘ moves on and off the field since the 2024 campaign came to an end. Bringing in

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their head coach in January after quarterback Baker Mayfield enjoyed the best season of his career while playing in Coen’s offense.  During the latest episode of the “Pardon My Take” podcast, Jaguars signal-caller Trevor Lawrence indicated that he understands

Happy 73rd birthday to four-time Super Bowl champion, Pittsburgh Steelers legend and 2002 Pro Football Hall-of-Fame inductee John Stallworth! Stallworth played his entire 14-year career with the Steelers, catching 537 passes for 8,723 yards and 63 touchdowns in the regular season while adding another 57 catches for 1,054 yards and

For a piece published on Monday afternoon, national NFL reporter Armando Salguero of OutKick revealed that a source told him that Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt “might actually decide not to report” to training camp on July 23 unless “his contract dispute is addressed.” During a Monday appearance on

Jahmyr Gibbs has been one of the most explosive players in the NFL over the past two seasons, and we may see a slight shift in how the Detroit Lions use him this season. Gibbs rushed for 1,412 yards in his second NFL season last year, which was fifth in

Following the second weekend of July, there is no real indication that the Pittsburgh Steelers and star pass-rusher T.J. Watt are close to agreeing to a contract extension before Pittsburgh players start reporting for training camp on July 23.  During Monday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, NFL insider Jeremy

Jauan Jennings’ future with the San Francisco 49ers has suddenly become murky and uncertain. ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Monday that Jennings is seeking a new contract. If a deal does not materialize, the 28-year-old wide receiver would want to be traded. Jennings is entering the final year of his current

The contract is fantastic value for New York. As Schefter noted, the $32.5M average annual value of his extension ranks fifth among wide receivers. By the time his contract expires, Wilson, who celebrates his 25th birthday on July 22, might not rank in the top 10.  Last season, the former

July 14th, 2025 at 8:19pm CST by Nikhil Mehta NFL teams are beginning to adjust their rosters as players report for training camp. Here are the latest minor moves from around the league: Carolina Panthers Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Molden ended the 2024 season on injured reserve after

Teddy Bridgewater was one heck of a college football quarterback, and despite never living up to his billing as a first-round pick in 2014, he made a decent career for himself in the NFL as a backup. Bridgewater left the NFL to coach his alma mater, Miami Northwestern High School

The Chiefs are hoping to reach an agreement with franchise-tagged right guard Trey Smith ahead of a July 15 deadline for him to sign a multi-year deal. The team has been in touch with Smith’s representation in recent days, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, but negotiations are coming down

The Baltimore Ravens have one of the best rosters in the NFL, making the 2025 season as good as any to finally put a run together and capitalize on the talent. While Patrick Mahomes has won three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills

Although the Texans showed their 2023 rebound was far from a fluke, DeMeco Ryans‘ second season saw the team plateau. C.J. Stroud did not take the second-year step many anticipated, and Houston finished with an even point differential despite playing in one of the NFL’s worst divisions. After a second

The Kansas City Chiefs and star offensive lineman Trey Smith are in an intense sprint toward the July 15 deadline to finalize a multiyear deal or risk entering the 2025 season with Smith playing under the franchise tag.  NFL insider Ian Rapoport recently confirmed that indeed negotiations are ongoing, but

The NFL is seeking more than $12MM of legal fees and costs from the NFLPA stemming from the collusion grievance that has dominated headlines in the past month, according to ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler. This is the latest move in an ongoing battle between the league

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott comes in at No. 79 on the NFL’s Top 100 players of 2025 list, marking a significant drop from previous years. Once a regular in the top 75 of the rankings, Prescott’s fall reflects a 2024 season full of injuries and inconsistency.  Prescott only played

Critics repeatedly made it known they felt quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a “distraction” and “self-centered” throughout his tenure with the New York Jets that ran from April 2023 through last season.  A new Jets regime parted ways with Rodgers following the 2024 campaign, and he ultimately agreed to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in June.  For a

After being out of the NFL since the 2022, five-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro and Super Bowl LV champion Ndamukong Suh has officially announced his retirement.  Suh was a stud defensive lineman during his college days at Nebraska and became one of the most feared but controversial players of his

One of the Jets’ major offseason priorities has been taken care of. An extension agreement has been reached with wideout Garrett Wilson, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Wilson’s new pact is four years in length and carries a value of $130M with $90M guaranteed, per Schefter. That works out to an

The Eagles are moving into a new era of edge rushers after the retirement of Brandon Graham and the departure of Josh Sweat in free agency. Since 2018, Graham and Sweat has accounted for 209 appearances, 116 starts, and 7,050 snaps in Philadelphia, though Graham largely played a rotational role

Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice doesn’t seem to agree with what the San Francisco 49ers have done during the offseason. “I would have preferred to sort of leave everything like last year, add on to that, and have a chance for this coming

On Saturday, NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks published his 2025 NFL All-Breakout Team. This list is comprised mainly of second or third-year players who have shown flashes of greatness in their first couple of seasons.  At running back on this team is second-year running back for the Giants, Tyrone Tracy Jr.

One of the Jets’ major offseason priorities has been taken care of. An extension agreement has been reached with wideout Garrett Wilson, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Wilson’s new pact is four years in length and carries a value of $130MM with $90MM guaranteed, per Schefter. That works out to an average

Bo Nix finished third in 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year voting, but the Denver Broncos quarterback doesn’t seem to be receiving much fanfare heading into his second season.  On Monday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler released his top-10 quarterbacks list, which features thoughts from coaches, executives and scouts. Nix missed the cut,

There is a lot of debate regarding the top NFL QBs list that was recently put together by executives, coaches and scouts. While the gap is shrinking, three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes is the top player on the list, followed by 2024 MVP Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, two-time MVP

Kyon Barrs was unable to make an NFL roster last offseason but he will attempt to do so in 2025. The defensive tackle has a pair of free agent visits lined up. Barrs will work out with the Cardinals and Bengals this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. The 6-foot-2, 290-pounder went undrafted in

Quarterback Bo Nix is looking to build off of a solid rookie campaign after the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft guided the Denver Broncos to a 10-7 record and a playoff berth.  Part of the Broncos’ attempts to help Nix this offseason involved giving him new weapons

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen won 2024 league MVP but still isn’t viewed as the best player at his position.  In a survey released Monday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported league executives, scouts and coaches ranked Allen the league’s No. 2 QB, behind Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, a three-time

Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins was arrested this past weekend has has since been charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. Further details have emerged regarding the running back’s case. Judkins’ arrest report documents the specifics of the alleged incident (h/t Tom Pelissero of NFL Network). On July 7, the accuser – a woman who

As noted by Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was recently asked about the perception that quarterback Jalen Hurts is somewhat of a game manager rather than an elite player at the position and is lucky that the Eagles have a stellar offensive line

The rehab process from an AC joint sprain cost Colston Loveland time during spring practices. The Bears rookie will soon receive clarity on his participation outlook in training camp. “It’s been good. There haven’t really been live bullets flying yet,” Loveland said at a youth football camp in Michigan this weekend (via MLive’s

Just when the  San Francisco 49ers’   offseason felt drama-free, Jauan Jennings  has upset the balance by requesting a new contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jennings, coming off a career year with 975 yards and six touchdowns, holds all the leverage. Despite not having the upside of Brandon Aiyuk

Both the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers discarded current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield in 2022. Neither Cleveland nor Carolina has a proven long-term option at the position on its roster heading into the 2025 season. Meanwhile, league executives, coaches and scouts recently surveyed by ESPN ranked Mayfield as

Aidan Hutchinson confirmed in May that he received full medical clearance after completing the recovery process on his broken leg. To no surprise, then, no limitations are expected for the Lions Pro Bowler during training camp. “I’m exactly where I need to be,” Hutchinson said in an interview with CBS Sports’ Ryan